When Dong Hao came in, he first glanced at Zhou Bo, and then carefully looked at Qin Han and Xu Xiangtian.

"Dare to ask which one is Qin ...... Yanai. Dong Hao asked. He was a man in his thirties, with a small beard, and he looked a little urbane.

"I am. Qin Han stood up and replied in a low voice.

"Qin Yanei, Ling Zun Qin has been looking for you for a month. Dong Hao said again and again. He actually knew that Qin Han was a daughter for a long time, but since Bi Jin called her Yanei when he reported, it was not difficult to guess that the other party was unwilling to reveal his true identity.

"Is my dad okay?" Qin Han asked eagerly.

"Yanai rest assured, three months ago, the old minister of Qin arrived in Ezhou with Lord Wang, the town guard of the Guanghua Army. Dong Hao said.

Qin Han finally felt at ease, she remembered that after she had a nightmare a few days ago, Zhou Bo congratulated herself, it seems that what he said is true!

Dong Hao looked at Xu Xiangtian again, bowed and said, "This must be the third son of Xu Xianggong." ”

Now that he has arrived in Ezhou, Xu Xiangtian's arrogant ruffian nature has been released again. When he saw that Dong Hao, the little lieutenant, looked respectful to him, he suddenly became proud, and said lightly: "It's me." Lord Dong, these **** boats and horses are tired, and they are eager to kiss, I wonder if you can send me to Ezhou City tonight to meet Jiayan?"

Dong Hao's tone of voice to Xu Xiangtian was very unhappy, but fortunately, he was very familiar with the city mansion and didn't show it, just smiled and said: "This is natural, the last general will send Yanei to Ezhou City overnight later." ”

Qin Han was still very anxious in his heart, although he learned that his father was fine. But it was a long time to say goodbye. I always want to see each other right away.

Dong Hao saw Qin Han's worries. So he added the right Qin Han and said: "There is no need to worry about Qin Yanei, Old Minister Qin is in good health these days. Especially after Xu Guan retreated from Xiangyang City to Ezhou a few days ago, he conveyed the situation in the yain to the old minister of Qin, and the old minister of Qin was already a lot more relieved. ”

On the day Li Hui retreated from Xiangyang, Xu Xiangtian's father Xu Yuanzhi originally asked Qin Han to retreat to Ezhou with him, but Qin Han didn't know his father's whereabouts, and thought that his father was still trapped in the Guanghua Army, so he insisted on staying in Xiangyang and waiting for news.

Dong Hao then passed the order. Let the chamber camp prepare a table of banquets for Qin Han and Xu Xiangtian. This banquet is very simple, there is no big fish and meat, and the food in the barracks is not very good. Dong Hao did not invite his subordinate officials to attend the banquet, firstly, for the sake of Qin Han's female identity, and secondly, he could not determine the true identities of these two yamen, so as not to make jokes about his bad end when the time came.

Zhou Bo knew that Dong Hao wanted to curry favor with these two Yanei, and he was completely superfluous, so he quietly retreated, squatting alone outside the tent and eating steamed buns. He breathed a sigh of air in his heart. Damn, this Dong Hao seems to be very different from what is described in history. Not decent at all.

But it didn't take long for Dong Hao to come out of the tent and make a special trip to Zhou Bo.

"Brother Zhou, don't blame, the military camp is shabby and sluggish. Also, please tell me about the situation in Xiangyang. He said politely.

Zhou Bo knew that Dong Hao was doing a routine matter, so he told him what he knew. It's just that he doesn't know much, when he was in Xiangyang City, the Sanxiang Zuo Battalion has been serving as a logistical worker, repairing the city wall, transporting grain and grass, and so on.

After listening to Zhou Bo's words patiently, Dong Hao's expression gradually became solemn.

Zhou Bo thought for a while and said tentatively: "Dare to ask Dong Shuai if he is worried about the safety of Ezhou?"

Dong Hao was stunned and asked, "Why did Brother Zhou come here to ask?"

Zhou Bo smiled slightly, and said lightly: "Now that the six counties of Xiangyang Mansion have all fallen, the Yangtze River defense line has broken the gap, and the Golden Dog and Qi Dog armies are stationed in Xiangyang, and the first threat is Ezhou. ”

Dong Hao smiled and said, "That's true." However, I don't seem to be worried when I see Brother Zhou's calm expression?"

Zhou Bo said secretly, of course I'm not worried, in history, after the Jinqi coalition army only hit Xiangyang, it will not be able to take a step south, and more importantly, when it comes to the spring of next year, Grandpa Yue will personally lead troops from Jiangzhou to recover the lost territory of Xiangyang in one fell swoop.

However, of course, he couldn't tell Dong Hao about these histories that hadn't happened yet, and after pondering for a while, he said: "Dong Shuai, I don't hide it, I thought that Ezhou would definitely not be able to be broken by the Jinqi coalition army in a short period of time. ”

"How do you say this?" Dong Hao was slightly stunned and asked.

"The reason why Jin Guo wanted to help the puppet Qi attack Xiangyang was not to use Xiangyang to penetrate deep into the southern hinterland, but to cut off the connection between Jingnan Road and Huainan West Road and the Shaanxi Sichuan region. Since last year, the army of Jinguo West Road has pressed into northern Shaanxi, and now the battle situation in northern Shaanxi is becoming more and more favorable. If at this time, the Jin State wants to use Xiangyang as a springboard and continue to go south, I am afraid that it will definitely have to divide its troops from the Shaanxi and Sichuan regions. Zhou Bo said eloquently.

Dong Hao nodded slightly, waiting for Zhou Bo to continue to finish speaking.

"Dong Shuai try to imagine that Ezhou currently has Li Xianggong's five-compartment army and Zhai Xianggong's six-compartment army, plus the local army and civilians in Ezhou, with a total strength of no less than 100,000 troops. Zhou Bo finished his words in one go, he really admired that he remembered so many historical details.

"Hearing Brother Zhou say this, it's really a surprise. Dong Hao sighed again and again, he didn't dare to underestimate the young man in front of him more and more.

"Dong Shuai has won the award, these are just speculations. Zhou Bo said modestly.

"Brother Zhou, now that Xiangyang Pusheng's four-way van army should have all collapsed, you came to Ezhou alone, but what are your plans?" Dong Hao asked after pondering for a moment, his tone was quite serious.

"Well, in the next escort of the two Yanai to Ezhou, I don't know where to go after that. It's just that Xiangyang is in the former residence, and if you don't hate it for a day, it's difficult to feel at ease for a day. Zhou Bo said heavily.

"Brother Zhou escorted the two Yanai from Xiangyang to here alone, and he has a strategic mind, which can be described as a talent with both wisdom and bravery. I originally followed Zhai Daxianggong's Northern Expedition. It's a pity that it was a complete defeat in the end. Many of his generals were scattered on the way south from the north. That's when it's time to hire people. It's better for Brother Zhou to stay under my command, and I will worship you as the deputy envoy of the Chinese army and the general of the front battalion. Dong Hao said immediately.

At the beginning, he really didn't take Zhou Bo seriously, but just now when he saw Zhou Bo consciously leaving when he was setting up a banquet, it can be seen that this person is very aware of current affairs. And after some discussion just now, I found that Zhou Bo has excellent insight and hidden strategy, which is really a rare talent.

Zhou Bo was slightly stunned, this dare is good, Dong Hao is optimistic about himself. Although it is said that the preparation for the front battalion will be the same as the preparation of the left battalion before himself. However, the difference between the front battalion and the left battalion has a very different positioning. An army is divided into five battalions, front, rear, left, right, and middle, and the front battalion is the elite battalion among all the battalions, with the best equipment, the most sufficient food and grass, and of course, it is also at the forefront when it comes to fighting. In today's terms, the front battalion is the main battalion.

What's more, in addition to the former battalion preparation general, there is also a deputy envoy of the Chinese army. In the past, the deputy envoy of the Chinese army was responsible for managing the heralds, but now he is more and more like the confidant of the commander-in-chief, usually involved in the planning of the battle, and can be regarded as a strategist in the army.

Zhou Bo originally wanted to find a place to settle down. Instead of going to Ezhou City, it is better to stay here. In this way, if Xu Xiangtian wants to rectify himself, he will be beyond his reach. He immediately got up, solemnly saluted Dong Hao, and said: "Dong Shuai's grace is unforgettable. After making a wish to chase Dong Shuai before the saddle, he went to the soup and died without giving up. ”

"Okay, okay! Haha, in the future, we will all be brothers in Paoze, and we will share weal and woe. Dong Hao laughed heartily twice, stretched out his hand and patted Zhou Bo's shoulder.

After Xu Xiangtian and Qin Han had eaten, Dong Hao arranged a team of men and horses to escort them to Ezhou overnight. Before that, he had already sent a fast horse to Ezhou to report the news, and at this moment, the two big men in Ezhou must be looking forward to their return.

Before getting on the horse, Qin Han looked around and suddenly found that Zhou Bo was gone, so he asked Dong Hao, who was accompanying him, "General Dong, where is Zhou Bo who escorted us?"

Dong Hao said: "Brother Zhou is changing clothes. ”

Qin Han thought that Zhou Bo had been wearing the armor of Qi soldiers for the past few days, and he was accidentally injured by Song Jun for this reason. She nodded slightly and said, "Then let's wait for him." ”

Dong Hao was slightly stunned, and immediately smiled: "The two of you, Brother Zhou won't go to Ezhou with the two, I have already worshiped Brother Zhou to prepare for the front camp, and from now on he will be a member of my Dong family's army." ”

Qin Han was stunned, his heart suddenly felt sour, and he felt like crying, and he didn't know why he didn't want to part with Zhou Bo at this moment. She struggled to control her emotions, her long eyelashes fluttering out, and her big eyes were watery.

"I, I want to meet Zhou Bo and thank him. She said weakly.

Dong Hao vaguely seemed to see some clues, so he asked a personal soldier to find Zhou Bolai.

Zhou Bo had two injuries on his body, and it was very difficult to change clothes. With the help of two soldiers, he reluctantly took off his armor, wiped his face and wounds with water, and then changed into a Song Army's cloth and walked out.

He followed Dong Hao's personal soldiers to the south gate of the camp and met Qin Han and Xu Xiangtian.

"Qin Yanei, I can only send it here, there are still more than 30 miles to go to Ezhou, take care. Zhou Bo arched his hand to Qin Han and said.

Although he is a little sorry now, after all, he saved Qin Han and Xu Xiangtian, and he wanted to have a reward or something after arriving in Ezhou, but at the moment Xu Xiangtian is not easy to mess with, instead of coveting rewards, it is better to honestly eat under Dong Hao.

Qin Han looked at Zhou Bo deeply, his fair little face was full of hesitation. After a long time, she asked, "Zhou Bo, aren't you going to Jiangzhou?"

Zhou Bowei smiled and said, "General Dong appreciates it and is willing to give him the next errand." This Sizhou battalion is at the forefront, and if Qi Gou dares to attack, it will also give him a chance to take revenge in the next one. ”

Qin Han sighed faintly, and said sadly: "Zhou Bo, I haven't repaid you for saving your life, maybe my father will thank you Zhou Bo well." ”

Zhou Bo looked at Qin Han's slightly shy demeanor, and secretly thought: This chick can't fall in love with me, right? I have only known her for a few days, can an ancient woman catch it so easily? He smiled and said: "If the old minister Qin wants to see him, Sizhou is not far from Ezhou, and he will definitely obey his fate." ”

Qin Han nodded with some disappointment and said, "Okay, Zhou Bo, thank you for taking care of me these days, please take care of yourself." ”

Zhou Bo owed to Qin Han, and said again: "Qin Yanei take care." ”

At this time, Xu Xiangtian, who had been watching coldly from the side, felt an unbearable anger in his heart: This thief dares to seduce Qin Han and see how I will kill you when I return to Ezhou. In his eyes, Qin Han is definitely a stunner, especially when he sees her wearing men's clothes, there is an indescribable temptation, if he can't get this woman in this life, then he simply doesn't want to be surnamed Xu.

Zhou Bo symbolically said goodbye to Xu Xiangtian again, and Xu Xiangtian just replied lukewarmly. After that, under the escort of the cavalry of the Dong family's army, Qin Han and Xu Xiangtian went to Ezhou.

After the group left, Dong Hao walked to Zhou Bo's side, smiled slightly and said, "Brother Zhou, it seems that you are not shallow, I can see that this Qin lady seems to be interesting to you." ”

Zhou Bo was stunned, and looked at Dong Hao in amazement, but he didn't expect this Dong Shuai to be so direct. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Dong Shuai said that he was joking, Qin Niangzi is a daughter, how can she climb high in the next martial artist." What's more, how can a dignified seven-foot man put the love of his children first when the country is in danger?

Dong Hao nodded admiringly, and immediately felt that he was not looking at the wrong person, he said: "That's right, my Dong Jiajun just needs a man like you." Do a good job, and when you become famous in the future, I will personally match a lady for you. ”

Zhou Bohaha smiled and said, "Then thank you first." ”――

Although on the third day of bidding farewell to Qin Han, Ezhou City sent people to Sizhou to reward Zhou Bo for his merits in escorting the two Yanei. However, it seems that the great minister of Ezhou does not attach much importance to the generals of a small box, or takes it for granted, just an increase of 100 taels of gold.

In this regard, Zhou Bo was unconvinced, but he couldn't help it. In this era, small shrimp will always be small shrimp, if you want not to be looked down upon, you must work hard to get ahead.

Fortunately, now that he has the opportunity, Zhou Bo has finally gained Dong Hao's trust and can personally control a piece of military power. In troubled times, military power is always the basis of all rights and interests. In the next few days, Zhou Bo concentrated on familiarizing himself with Dong Jiajun's system, hoping to do more homework for his ambitions.

After the fall of the Northern Song Dynasty, hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops of the Song Dynasty were wiped out. Today's Southern Song Dynasty court relies entirely on the local army and the general's private army, so almost every army at this time has a different combat style. This is also why there were many armies with the surname of the commander as the name during the anti-Jin period, such as Yue Jiajun, Liu Jiajun (Liu Guangshi), Zhou Jiajun (Zhou Shizhong) and so on.

Dong Hao was originally a northerner, and when the puppet Qi State was established, he was once an official by Liu Yu, and later because he couldn't get used to Liu Yu's rampant conquest and rebellion, he took refuge in the Jin people as traitors, so he took refuge under Zhai Xuan during the Northern Expedition of the Song Army last year. The soldiers of the Dong family army are basically northerners, and their physical fitness is stronger than that of southerners, and there are many cavalry in the army, so their combat effectiveness is not bad. (To be continued.) )